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AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER
Version 0.10 OWNERS MANUAL 07/05/2012
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DMX CONSOLE CONNECTIONS
DMX console signals to the AB-0602A should be
transmitted over a twisted pair, shielded, low
capacitance cable. A DMX console transmits from
a female, 5 Pin XLR Connector.
See the CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
diagram for specific connection details.
DMX TERMINATION
A DMX bus should be terminated (only) at the last
receiving device on the chain. This is done by
connecting a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt resistor across the
DMX DATA - and DMX DATA + lines.
DMX CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT
A DMX bus should be daisy chained to all its
receiving units. It should NOT be connected in a star
arrangement with multiple "home runs".
SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS
There are two types of smart remotes (push button
and fader) which can be used with the AB-0602A.
There are multiple models of each type. They all
connect to a common RS-485 bus which is
controlled by a AB-0602A. Additional AB-0606D
units may also be connected on the same bus. One of
them will be set as the master controller by making
UNIT ID ADDRESS ASSIGNMENTS .
Smart remote signals to the AB-0602A are
transmitted over a two twisted pair, shielded, low
capacitance cable. One pair carries the RS-485
signal and the other provides a low voltage power
and common to the remotes.
A smart remote bus should be daisy chained to all its
receiving units. It should NOT be connected in a star
arrangement with multiple "home runs".
Each smart remote has a 4 pin connector with screw
down terminals to connect to the RS-485 bus. You
must get the exact wiring pinout information for the
remote unit from its owners manual.
See the CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
diagram for specific connection details.
CAUTION
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AB-0602A
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING DMX
CONSOLE CONNECTIONS.
Common
DMX Data -
DMX Data +
Shield
DMX CABLE
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR
TWISTED PAIR, SHIELDED CABLE
CAUTION
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AB-0602A
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING SMART
REMOTE CONNECTIONS.
Common
Voltage +
Data -
Data +
Shield
SMART REMOTES CABLE CONDUCTOR
ARRANGEMENT FOR DUAL TWISTED PAIR,
SHIELDED CABLE
CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS